Make sure you follow these steps to keep your Filament Maker in good condition. This is one of the keys to achieving a good filament quality.
The Filament Maker is required to be maintained correctly, to guarantee its filament extruding capabilities and quality. Ensure to follow the maintenance schedule and instructions below to keep your machine in optimal condition.
Tip: The spare part package for the Filament Maker is sold separately, and contains nozzle, puller wheels and granulates to keep your machine in optimal condition. Purchase it here!
Maintenance schedule
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Every extrusion |
Purge the extrusion system | Keep the extrusion system clean by performing a purge with 3devo cleaning materials. |
| Clean the extrusion area | Remove polymer residue and dust from all components inside the extrusion area. | |
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Every 3 months
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Check the nozzle | Visually inspect the nozzle for excessive residue. Replace the nozzle when worn, to prevent clogging and nozzle build-up. |
| Check the puller wheel | Visually inspect and feel the puller wheel smoothness. Replace the part when significantly worn. | |
| PLA QC check | Recommended to perform when extrusion issues occur. | |
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Every year |
Clean the filament sensor | Inspect the filament sensor performance and clean the sensor glass when required. |
| Check for firmware updates | Verify the machine is running the latest firmware version. | |
| Lubricate the positioner guiding axle | Apply a drop of sewing machine oil to the moving parts of the tensioner arm. | |
PLA Quality Check
Whether you have just performed a high level purge after an extrusion incident, or you have been experimenting for a month without any major issues, it is recommend to check the performance of the Filament Maker regularly. Please consult our dedicated Quality Check article.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any issues with the machine, our troubleshooting guides can help out to solve the most common issues with the machine.
Contact support
Any questions about maintenance of the device? Our support team is ready to help you out.